Editor's notes

Frédéric Malle's Bois de Santal scented candle is, like many of the perfumer's iconic fragrances, inspired by a distant yet impactful memory from earlier in his life.

As a child, Frédéric Malle stands in a Parisian apartment, captivated by a great sandalwood Buddha that sits cross-legged before him. The woody scent of this carved sculpture fills the interior, casting an imprint in the perfumer's mind; a memory which would not settle until recreated. Carlos Benaïm developed this fragrance with a prominent sandalwood note and rich, Indian elements.

Product features

220g

Creator: Carlos Benaïm

Note: Sandalwood

60 hours burn time

Hand-made using vegetal and tallow waxes

Housed in a hand-blown red glass jar

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About Frédéric Malle

Born into a French family of artists and perfumers, Frédéric Malle was raised with fragrance in his blood. 25 years later and a fully established huge name in the fragrance industry, Malle and his collaborating troupe of exceptional noses from across the globe are to thank for some of the world’s most iconic avant-garde perfumes, home fragrances and scented candles – a line-up that includes the now cult Portrait of a Lady.